Police have confirmed the identities of the seven people tragically killed in Wednesday's tram crash in Croydon.

Dane Chinnery, Philip Seary, Dorota Rynkiewicz, Mark Smith, Donald Collett, Philip Logan and Robert Huxley all lost their lives after the vehicle derailed after passing through a tunnel near Sandilands.

Emergency services have been at the scene ever since, freeing people trapped in the wreckage and moving the tram from the lines. More than 50 people were taken to hospital with a range of injuries.

Dane Chinnery

Dane, a 19-year-old Crystal Palace fan, was the first victim to be named on social media.

He has been described as a "truly great person" by friend Jake Anderson, who added Dane was "red and blue, all the way through," and "simply loved Palace".

Dane Chinnery was the youngest victim of the tram crash

Philip Seary

Philip, a 57-year-old father of three from New Addington, was on his way to work when the tram crashed.

His family said in a statement: "We as a family are in shock, completely heartbroken and utterly devastated.

"We have lost a much-loved, wonderful son, faithful husband and a loving and doting father and grandfather. To everyone that knew him he was a gentle giant with a heart to match.

"He was a devoted Crystal Palace fan and well known locally. He will be immensely missed by all that had the great fortune to know him."

Philip Seary has been described as a gentle giant

Dorota Rynkiewicz

Dorota, 35, lived with her two daughters and husband Andrzej in New Addington.

Her husband said in a statement: "Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Love you forever, Andrzej and girls."

Dorota was described by friend Asma Kazim as someone who "always had a smile on her face".

Mrs Kazim said: "Dorota was full of life, caring and a funny girl. She always had that sweet, special smile on her face.

"It is shocking news for us and I still can't believe she has gone."

Dorota Rynkiewicz lived with her husband and two daughters in New Addington

Mark Smith

Mark was engaged to his girlfriend, Indre Novikovaite, and had recently welcomed their son, Lucas, into the world.

The young dad was a former pupil at Thomas More Roman Catholic High School in Purley and also studied at Coulsdon College.

His fiancée Indre said in a statement: "Mark was my lover, my best friend, my everything. He was, and still is, an amazing dad to our little boy.

"We would give up everything to hold and kiss him again. We love you to the moon and back, you are the best thing that happened in our lives. You are always going to be in our hearts forever and ever."

Mark Smith with his fiancée Indre and son Lucas

His family said in a statement: "Our son Mark Smith was a loving, caring, kind, loyal and popular young man known to many.

"A devoted father and husband-to-be and loving brother to his sister. He touched many lives through the passage of his too-short life. His loss has devastated us all.

"As a family we ask for privacy in what is a soul- destroying event in our lives. As star that shines twice as bright only shines for half its life, that was our Mark, a son we were very proud of."

Donald Collett

Donald was 62 and from Croydon.

Paying tribute to him, his family and friends said in a statement: "Don was a well loved, funny and generous man, who could light up a room with his smile. He is tragically leaving behind a loving family, partner, adored friends and work colleagues.

"Please rest in peace and know you are truly loved and greatly missed.

"We are struggling to deal with this tragic news and ask for privacy at this sad time."

The family of Donald Collett said he was a funny and generous man (Image: British Transport Police)

Philip Logan

Philip was 52 and lived in New Addington.

Paying tribute to their loved one, the family of Philip said in a statement: "Philip Logan known to all who knew him as Loag, a loving husband to Marilyn, brother to Susan, father to Lee, Tracy, Lisa and Adele, grandfather and great grandfather.

"He was a true family man and generous friend to all with a magnificently dry sense of humor.

"Phil was a man with more love compassion and zest for life than words can express. He will be immensely missed by all that knew him."

Philip Logan was a great grandfather

Robert Huxley

Robert Huxley was a 63-year-old from New Addington.

His family said in a statement: “Early on Wednesday morning, over three days ago, Bob left his home for work and travelled by tram up to east Croydon, a journey he has made a thousand times, sadly and tragically he did not return.

“As you can appreciate for his loved ones it’s been a difficult and uncertain time, the confirmation of his death only came late this afternoon [Saturday].

“Bob was a larger than life character and very hardworking. A loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend to many. He was also a lifelong Chelsea supporter and a season ticket holder.

“This tragedy will have far reaching consequences and impact many people for a significant time. We are all heartbroken.”